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Feb
11
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY February 11, 2022

NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY February 11, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAYNational Peppermint Patty Day recognizes a treat enjoyed by millions around the world. On February 11th each year, sink your teeth into the minty chocolate sweet.The oldest commercially-made mint patty or cake was made by the Quiggin’s family on the Isle of Man (an island located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea). They had been making the cakes since 1840, but in 1880, four of the sons formed the Kendal Mint Cake Company.In the United States, as early as 1900, peppermint patties were made by regional confectioneries. Companies such as Idaho…
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Feb
11
2022
By Ellen Britt
10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Voting and Identity Verification

10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Voting and Identity Verification

NFT,
Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT In our previous article, we talked about how NFTs could help to secure medical records and provide the confidentiality that patients so want and deserve, while at the same time, granting access to authorized healthcare personnel. A Real Change Today, we’ll take a look at how NFTs could solve the political debates over voter ID, not only in other countries but in the USA as well. Many people are subject to being disenfranchised if they do not have a copy of their ID or another form of documentation to prove not only where they live, but…
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Feb
10
2022
By Troy Warren
Home balances neutral elements with touches of ‘glam’

Home balances neutral elements with touches of ‘glam’

Home & Garden
By Megan Wahn, for The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #HomeGardenNirjary Desai uses eye-catching wallpaper and pops of color to create a home with spaces that “speak to each other” while still standing out.It just began with some repainting. As an event producer and owner of KIS (cubed) Events, Nirjary Desai had to pivot a bit during 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated the possibility of in-person gatherings. She decided to take up styling and interior designing some of her rental properties as well as the homes of friends, and then turned her focus to her own home.“I was like…
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Feb
10
2022
By Troy Warren
States get go-ahead to build electric car charging stations

States get go-ahead to build electric car charging stations

Cars
By HOPE YEN, Associated PressTroy Warren for CNT #CarsWASHINGTON (AP) — States are being given the go-ahead to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that would place new or upgraded stations every 50 miles (80 kilometers) along interstate highways, part of the Biden administration’s plan to spur widespread adoption of the zero-emission cars.The administration on Thursday announced the availability of $5 billion in federal funds to states over five years under President Joe Biden's infrastructure law, sketching out a vision of seamless climate-friendly car travel from coast to coast.Under new requirements issued by the Transportation Department, states…
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Feb
10
2022
By Ellen Britt
10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Medical Records Security

10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Medical Records Security

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT In yesterday’s article in this series, we saw how NFTs can help to track art ownership. Today, we’ll take a look at number five on our list, medical records security. Because an NFT ledger can store records without risking a compromise in confidentiality or hacking from the outside, this technology is perfect for individual medical records. Oh, Baby!! There have already been NFT apps for healthcare, for example, NFT birth certificates for newborns. This is so valuable because it creates a lifelong identity that is absolutely linked to their birth certificate on the blockchain and which can be verified with…
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Feb
10
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY February 10, 2022

NATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY February 10, 2022

Celebrations,
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAYOn February 10, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day shines a spotlight on an irresistible dessert bar. Combining chocolate and cream cheese has long been a favorite in the bakery. When it’s added to a brownie recipe the results are spectacular.The brownie has been around since the 1800s but was first documented in 1906 in the cookbook The Boston Cooking School Cook Book.  There are hundreds of cream cheese brownie recipes. However, we also enjoy them cut up into parfaits or mixed into ice cream. Add a dollop of whipped cream, berries or…
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Feb
09
2022
By Ellen Britt
10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Tracking Artwork

10 Ways NFTs Go Beyond Digital Art – Tracking Artwork

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT  In our previous article in this series, we took a look at how NFTs can increase supply chain transparency. Today, we’ll examine number four on our list, tracking art. A staggering amount of priceless artwork has been lost, especially in the aftermath of World War II. Some of this art was simply lost, other pieces were stolen by both individuals and groups and yet others were replaced by counterfeits. Priceless And Irreplaceable  Today, precious and irreplaceable pieces from the old masters can be tracked by tagging them through an NFT. Not only does this apply to the old masters, but…
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Feb
08
2022
By Troy Warren
What you need to know about antiviral COVID pills still in short supply

What you need to know about antiviral COVID pills still in short supply

COVID-19, Health,
By Helena Oliviero - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAriel Hart - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTroy Warren for CNT #COVID-19  #HealthThe FDA-approved COVID treatment pills can keep those with the virus from needing hospitalizationTwo new antiviral pills considered powerful tools to fight COVID-19 are trickling into Georgia, and doctors are eagerly reaching for them to lessen the odds of hospitalization at a time when the number of new infections remains high.But how quickly patients can get the required prescription and then locate a pharmacy with the pills has proven to be a hurdle. Initial supplies in Georgia and elsewhere have been low as manufacturers…
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Feb
08
2022
By Troy Warren
As Russia’s cyberattacks on Ukraine mount, the risk of fallout in other countries rises

As Russia’s cyberattacks on Ukraine mount, the risk of fallout in other countries rises

Editors Picks, In The News,
Bree Fowler | CNET.ComTroy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicksCyberattacks are a part of Russia's military strategy.Russia could ramp up cyberattacks against Ukraine in an effort to destabilize its government and economy, security experts warn, an online assault that potentially might spread to other countries, including the US.In recent weeks, the Russian government is believed to have initiated a handful of cyberattacks against Ukraine. Last month, hacker groups linked to Russia's intelligence services were blamed for a cyberattack that defaced dozens of Ukrainian government sites with a message warning the country to "be afraid and expect the worst."Days later, Microsoft said it…
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Feb
08
2022
By Troy Warren
You Can Finally Order a Chicken Sandwich Big Enough to Snuggle

You Can Finally Order a Chicken Sandwich Big Enough to Snuggle

Foodie,
By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #FoodieKFC's massive $99 sandwich is now available from Pillow Pets.Valentine's Day is one week away, and whether you're in a relationship or you'll be celebrating your singledom next Monday, KFC has the perfect gift for you. The Louisville, Kentucky-based chicken giant has partnered with squishy toy company Pillow Pets to release an oversized plush version of its own chicken sandwich.The almost-three-foot-wide KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler "features a realistic looking double-breaded, Extra Crispy chicken breast filet, buttery brioche bun, thick pickles, and the perfect amount of the Colonel's real mayo," according to the…
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